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Silphium perfoliatum / Cup plant
Type:
Native Habitat:
Light: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Medium to wet
Growth: 7’ - 10’ tall
Bloom: Yellow from July-Sept
Spread:
Faunal interaction:
Additional info: Similar to compass plant flowers, cup plant has large beautiful yellow flowers with leaves that make a cup where they attach to the stem. This cup can hold water and is beneficial to birds and insects that look to the plant for water. Can be a bit aggressive, so best for larger areas.
Type:
Native Habitat:
Light: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Medium to wet
Growth: 7’ - 10’ tall
Bloom: Yellow from July-Sept
Spread:
Faunal interaction:
Additional info: Similar to compass plant flowers, cup plant has large beautiful yellow flowers with leaves that make a cup where they attach to the stem. This cup can hold water and is beneficial to birds and insects that look to the plant for water. Can be a bit aggressive, so best for larger areas.

